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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.69, 5,402.54 and 865.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.69, 5,402.54 and 865.69 is: 1,298.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.69 : 5,402.54 = 865.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.69/5,402.54 = 865.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.69x = 5,402.54 × 865.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.69x = 4,676,920.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,676,920.52/3,601.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.54

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